FAQ's: Jobs/Moving/Living/Business in Aruba

*Arubalisa* · 05-03-2009, 01:56 PM

http://www.aruba.com/forum/tags/permanent%20residency.html Permanent Residency

http://www.arubachamber.com/relocation.htm Relocation to Aruba
"Temporary or Permanent Work Permit
Any foreigner who wants to exercise a profession/occupation must have a work permit to do so. The work permit will normally be granted only if there are no qualified persons locally available. In general, requests for work permits will only be taken into consideration if submitted through a local employer, who has to accept full responsibility for any possible expenses to be incurred by the government relative to its employees. For a trainee position or internship a special work permit is required.

With the exception of tourists, all other foreigners should have a permit document to prove their legal presence on the island. This means that one (unless a tourist) should not travel to or be on the island pending a request for a residence and/or work permit."

http://www.aruba.com/forum/tags/jobs.html Jobs in Aruba

http://www.aruba.com/forum/tags/moving+to+aruba.html Moving to Aruba

http://www.aruba.com/forum/f34/openning-bank-account-aruba-33983/ Opening a bank account in Aruba

http://www.aruba.com/forum/tags/shipping%20car.html Shipping A Car to Aruba

http://www.arubachamber.com/establishing.htm Establishing a Business in Aruba
See details regarding "authorized capital" or "so-called minimum issued capital."

http://www.arubachamber.com/tips.htm Helpful Tips for Entrepreneurs
"Permits to Establish a Business:
As an Aruban you do not need a permit to establish a business in Aruba, when it concerns a sole proprietorship. You still need to register your business in the Commercial Register at the Chamber. If you are not an Aruban born Dutch national, you always need a permit to establish a business. Whether you will receive a permit depends on what sort of business you intend to start. The main criteria are if the business provides enlargement of the economic basis and if it is capital intensive."

Additional resources:
http://www.cbaruba.org/ Centrale Bank van Aruba (Aruba's Central Bank)
http://www.arubachamber.com/ Chamber of Commerce and Industry Aruba
http://www.catcaruba.com/ Caribbean Accounting & Tax Consultants
http://www.dimasaruba.com/ Departamento di Integracion, Maneho y Admision di Stranhero (DIMAS)
http://www.gobiklaw.com/publications/index.html Publications Gomez & Bikker Law Offices
http://www.gobiklaw.com/publications/english/pub_eng_2.html Business and Environment in Aruba
http://www.gobiklaw.com/publications/english/pub_eng_3.html Entry and Residence in Aruba

Moving to Aruba FAQ
Aruba Real Estate Services
Mortgages in Aruba & Requirements
Relocation to Aruba
Aruba Real Estate
Aruba Yellow Pages Online Listings for Real Estate Agents
Aruba Real Estate - Search Real Estate for Sale in Aruba

There are some other links to realtor's websites here.

connecting to electricity/water/cable tv/internet

Property tax
Aruba Taxes & Costs
Liability for Taxation
Capital Gains

ULILITY
Water >>
Electricity >>
Telephone >>
Internet Connection >>
Gas (Cooking) >>
Cable >>
DirecTV >>
TAXES AND OTHER GOVERNMENT CHARGES
Long-lease fee >>
Property transfer tax >>Real estate property tax >>
Car taxes >> Tax Deductions >>
Duties >>
OTHERS
Notary costs >>
House insurance >>Household appliances >>
Retiring in Aruba >>Owning a home in Aruba >>

lizzardo · 05-09-2009, 10:52 AM

If you stay here longer than 6 months - be sure to include "income" and AZV (socialized medical) taxes....

A LOT of people didn't know about that one !!! Have the information (I think) but that topic isn't very clear at all! Also DIMAS (residency) requirements seem to change every year -

Dr. Steve · 06-03-2009, 07:29 PM

Hi, ArubaLisa,
It's Dr. Steve again.
I have read a lot about whether or not one can move to Aruba and open up a business in Aruba. Whom do I talk to to get exact answers. I am a chiropractor of 15 years experience and would like to move with my family to Aruba. I would like to be able to help not only locals but visitors to the island with neck and back trouble. We are serious but need further direction on how to proceed. anyone out there that can help, it would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Dr. Steve
sllevine@cox.net

*Andrea J.* · 06-03-2009, 07:37 PM

hey doc

i have friends that own a business on aruba.
maybe you could email them and ask some of your questions.
their names are Lou and Joanne
pls tell them Andrea referred you.

timesharestorage@aol.com

i am a big supporter of chirporactic care.
has helped my neck
cured my son's TMJ issues.

been being adjusted since 1990.

good luck and keep us posted
andrea

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Steve

Hi, ArubaLisa,
It's Dr. Steve again.
I have read a lot about whether or not one can move to Aruba and open up a business in Aruba. Whom do I talk to to get exact answers. I am a chiropractor of 15 years experience and would like to move with my family to Aruba. I would like to be able to help not only locals but visitors to the island with neck and back trouble. We are serious but need further direction on how to proceed. anyone out there that can help, it would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Dr. Steve
sllevine@cox.net

Dr. Steve · 06-04-2009, 02:00 AM

Thanks so much Lisa.
i will keep you informed. We are going to be on the Island 07/04-07/14/09 for a family trip. Are you going to be there so we may invite you for a drink or two?

michelemeow · 06-04-2009, 02:03 AM

HELP HELP!! I NEED A GREAT LAWYER FOR ARUBA...I HAVE TO FIND ASAP...I HAVE CONTRACT TO GO TO ARUBA WITH MY BUSINESS>>>PLEASE HELP!!! any infor would be great!!!!!!!!!!!

cindyo · 06-04-2009, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by michelemeow

HELP HELP!! I NEED A GREAT LAWYER FOR ARUBA...I HAVE TO FIND ASAP...I HAVE CONTRACT TO GO TO ARUBA WITH MY BUSINESS>>>PLEASE HELP!!! any infor would be great!!!!!!!!!!!

Michelle,
I pulled these out of the phone book...I know nothing about them, but thought I would pass the names along, the rest is up to you..best wishes.

Kloes and Partners
wwwlkloeslawyers.com

Oomen and Offringa
www.oominga.com

Sjiem Fat & Kuster
www.arubalaw.com

Lopez Law
email michael @lopezlaw.aw

Vaneps Kunneman Vandoorne
www.ekvandoorne.com

That will at least give you somewhere to start.
Cindyo

michelemeow · 06-05-2009, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cindyo

Michelle,
I pulled these out of the phone book...I know nothing about them, but thought I would pass the names along, the rest is up to you..best wishes.

Kloes and Partners
wwwlkloeslawyers.com

Oomen and Offringa
www.oominga.com

Sjiem Fat & Kuster
www.arubalaw.com

Lopez Law
email michael @lopezlaw.aw

Vaneps Kunneman Vandoorne
www.ekvandoorne.com

That will at least give you somewhere to start.
Cindyo

Thank You Cindy O

i have contacted one and fingers crossed everything works out for me to bring my business to aruba. Think good thoughts..its my dreams coming true

Mich

Jarubian · 06-05-2009, 03:17 PM

good luck Michele and Dr Steve, and keep us posted.

michelemeow · 06-05-2009, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jarubian

good luck Michele and Dr Steve, and keep us posted.

thank you jarubian...i need all the luck i can get...its so nerve racking!!!!! fingers crossed!

05-03-2009, 01:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 6,603 Images: 68	FAQ's: Jobs/Moving/Living/Business in Aruba http://www.aruba.com/forum/tags/permanent%20residency.html Permanent Residency http://www.arubachamber.com/relocation.htm Relocation to Aruba "Temporary or Permanent Work Permit Any foreigner who wants to exercise a profession/occupation must have a work permit to do so. The work permit will normally be granted only if there are no qualified persons locally available. In general, requests for work permits will only be taken into consideration if submitted through a local employer, who has to accept full responsibility for any possible expenses to be incurred by the government relative to its employees. For a trainee position or internship a special work permit is required. With the exception of tourists, all other foreigners should have a permit document to prove their legal presence on the island. This means that one (unless a tourist) should not travel to or be on the island pending a request for a residence and/or work permit." http://www.aruba.com/forum/tags/jobs.html Jobs in Aruba http://www.aruba.com/forum/tags/moving+to+aruba.html Moving to Aruba http://www.aruba.com/forum/f34/openning-bank-account-aruba-33983/ Opening a bank account in Aruba http://www.aruba.com/forum/tags/shipping%20car.html Shipping A Car to Aruba http://www.arubachamber.com/establishing.htm Establishing a Business in Aruba See details regarding "authorized capital" or "so-called minimum issued capital." http://www.arubachamber.com/tips.htm Helpful Tips for Entrepreneurs "Permits to Establish a Business: As an Aruban you do not need a permit to establish a business in Aruba, when it concerns a sole proprietorship. You still need to register your business in the Commercial Register at the Chamber. If you are not an Aruban born Dutch national, you always need a permit to establish a business. Whether you will receive a permit depends on what sort of business you intend to start. The main criteria are if the business provides enlargement of the economic basis and if it is capital intensive." Additional resources: http://www.cbaruba.org/ Centrale Bank van Aruba (Aruba's Central Bank) http://www.arubachamber.com/ Chamber of Commerce and Industry Aruba http://www.catcaruba.com/ Caribbean Accounting & Tax Consultants http://www.dimasaruba.com/ Departamento di Integracion, Maneho y Admision di Stranhero (DIMAS) http://www.gobiklaw.com/publications/index.html Publications Gomez & Bikker Law Offices http://www.gobiklaw.com/publications/english/pub_eng_2.html Business and Environment in Aruba http://www.gobiklaw.com/publications/english/pub_eng_3.html Entry and Residence in Aruba Moving to Aruba FAQ Aruba Real Estate Services Mortgages in Aruba & Requirements Relocation to Aruba Aruba Real Estate Aruba Yellow Pages Online Listings for Real Estate Agents Aruba Real Estate - Search Real Estate for Sale in Aruba There are some other links to realtor's websites here. connecting to electricity/water/cable tv/internet Property tax Aruba Taxes & Costs Liability for Taxation Capital Gains ULILITY Water >> Electricity >> Telephone >> Internet Connection >> Gas (Cooking) >> Cable >> DirecTV >> TAXES AND OTHER GOVERNMENT CHARGES Long-lease fee >> Property transfer tax >>Real estate property tax >> Car taxes >> Tax Deductions >> Duties >> OTHERS Notary costs >> House insurance >>Household appliances >> Retiring in Aruba >>Owning a home in Aruba >> __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Hoosier Kitties ~ Our-Cruises ~ Blogging to Aruba Back to paradise Trip #19 Last edited by Arubalisa; 05-06-2009 at 12:49 PM. Reason: Addtl. info

05-09-2009, 10:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
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michelemeow Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 21 Images: 18	Need a lawyer in aruba!! Today!! HELP HELP!! I NEED A GREAT LAWYER FOR ARUBA...I HAVE TO FIND ASAP...I HAVE CONTRACT TO GO TO ARUBA WITH MY BUSINESS>>>PLEASE HELP!!! any infor would be great!!!!!!!!!!!

06-05-2009, 03:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
Jarubian Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Renaissance Hotel, Baby Beach Posts: 368 Images: 3	good luck Michele and Dr Steve, and keep us posted. __________________ Love Aruba

06-03-2009, 07:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
Dr. Steve Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 4	Hi, ArubaLisa, It's Dr. Steve again. I have read a lot about whether or not one can move to Aruba and open up a business in Aruba. Whom do I talk to to get exact answers. I am a chiropractor of 15 years experience and would like to move with my family to Aruba. I would like to be able to help not only locals but visitors to the island with neck and back trouble. We are serious but need further direction on how to proceed. anyone out there that can help, it would be appreciated. Thanks, Dr. Steve sllevine@cox.net

06-04-2009, 02:00 AM	#5 (permalink)
Dr. Steve Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 4	Thanks so much Lisa. i will keep you informed. We are going to be on the Island 07/04-07/14/09 for a family trip. Are you going to be there so we may invite you for a drink or two?